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SJ55 YJZ

2005 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,364 mi
Last recorded93,364 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Aygo61,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 YJZ
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 93,364 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 93,364 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 90,700 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 86,156 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch liner slightly insecure

clutch worn, biting point high

general corrosion on underside of vehicle, in particular the offside front of floor pan however not yet considered excessive

headlamps have poor beam patterns (lenses cloudy)

Fail 15 Apr 2021 86,156 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch liner slightly insecure

clutch worn, biting point high

general corrosion on underside of vehicle, in particular the offside front of floor pan however not yet considered excessive

headlamps have poor beam patterns (lenses cloudy)

Pass 17 Apr 2020 81,245 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Apr 2020 81,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern due to condition of lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern due to condition of lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,772 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 76,770 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 70,347 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 70,345 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 66,401 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 64,013 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 59,970 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,216 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,786 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 51,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 48,313 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 48,313 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 42,687 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 42,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper insecure

off side front brake disc corroded and pitted to excess.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,482 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 32,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,718 miles

front bumper o/s insecure

How Reliable is the Toyota Aygo?

Based on 3,073,569 MOT tests across 286,185 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
4,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
286,185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,372
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SJ55 YJZ is a 2005 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Aygo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 61,083 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Aygo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,372 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ55 YJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Aygo typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Aygo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ55 YJZ is a 2005 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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